JOTW 17-2011

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JOTW 17-2011

25 April 2011

www.nedsjotw.com

This is newsletter number 874

“The authority of those who teach is often an obstacle to those who want to learn.”

– Marcus Tullius Cicero

*** A JOTW “Can’t Wait” posting from AstraZeneca.

Senior Manager, Media Relations, AstraZeneca, Wilmington, DE

See details below.

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Need a Windy City PR connection? Or a “virtual” writing or publicity resource? I'm a former newspaper reporter and award-winning PR agency executive with a longtime solo practice. Experienced in B2B and B2C in many industries. I can work independently, or seamlessly integrate with in-house resources or communications agencies — for both short- and longer-term assignments. Targeted media outreach a specialty. I have the knowledge, skills and tools to get organizations where they want to be. Cindy Martin: 847-864-9540, cindy@clmcomm.com, www.clmcomm.com.

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*** IABC World Conference Program: Monday, 13 June

8–9 a.m.

Accreditation Session

Accreditation: ABCs make it happen

Effective organizational communication requires professional communicators to think and make decisions under stress, to devise and direct effective communication plans, and to master and employ a variety of communication skills that will serve the strategic needs of their organizations. Join a lively discussion about how to advance your career in communication and why you should pursue your ABC. Learn what is involved in the application, work portfolio, and written and oral examination processes. Meet working accredited professionals and discover how earning their ABC changed their view of themselves and their careers.

Presenters / Edward “Ned” Lundquist, ABC / Virginia, USA, is a principal science writer for MCR LLC in Arlington, VA He is an award-winning communicator, has written numerous professional and trade publication articles, and is the past chair of IABC’s accreditation council.

Beth Ryan, ABC/ Pennsylvania, USA, directs the integrated marketing communications program for SECO/WARWICK Corp., managing strategy and tactics for business to business corporate communications. She is the director of marketing for the IABC accreditation council.

You can't claim thought leadership unless you have something to say, meaning a real thought or opinion. In this session, you'll learn why creating thought leadership builds your brand, how your company thought leaders can reposition the whole organization, and the dark secret about white papers. Find out how to leverage social media to build thought leadership, how you can become a thought leader yourself, and how to build your personal brand.

Presenters / Mary Hills, ABC / Illinois, USA, is co-principal of HeimannHills Marketing Group, an integrated marketing and communication firm serving U.S. and European clients. Hills is also senior adjunct faculty at the Keller Graduate School of Management and chair of the IABC accreditation council.

Edward “Ned” Lundquist, ABC / Virginia, USA, is a principal science writer for MCR LLC in Arlington, VA. He is an award-winning communicator and has experience in military, commercial, nonprofit and government contracting assignments. He has written numerous professional and trade publication articles and is past chair of IABC's accreditation council.

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*** And this very special Sunday afternoon session:

S4 / Loud and Clear: The importance of tactical communications in the US Navy

(Employee & Change Communication)

Communication revolutionized naval warfare. The lessons learned at sea apply to the business world, too. Good or bad communication can mean victory or defeat. History tells us how the ability communicate with ships at sea allowed commanders to share information, expand command and control, and build collaborative networks. This ability could also be exploited and manipulated. See how advances in technology brought about profound changes in leadership and management. Learn how misalignment can result in disaster and understand how ambiguity can lead to missed opportunities. Learn about vulnerabilities and countermeasures can confuse, deceive or defeat and see how the simplest forms of communication are often the best.

Presenter / Karl Zingheim / California, USA, is the staff historian for the USS Midway Museum located in San Diego.

*** From Larry Bearfield:

Did you choose these together for a reason??

*** Musical artist of the week: The Easybeats

*** Shirt of the week: Provincetown Portuguese Festival 2003

(I was listening to the Easybeats on one of my Pandora stations. And I was wearing the shirt.)

*** The 2011 Summer Institute on Integrated Marketing Communication for Behavioral Impact (IMC/COMBI) in Health and Social Development – July 11-30 2011 – New York, NY

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*** Let’s get to the jobs:

*** A JOTW “Can’t Wait” posting from Jennifer Hankin:

1.) Senior Manager, Media Relations, AstraZeneca, Wilmington, DE

Description

Corporate reputation, responsible business practices, financial performance and brand success are top priorities for AZ's global and US business. Achieving quantitative and qualitative success in these areas translates into AZ meeting its strategic business goals.

A Senior Manager, Media Relations & Corporate Initiatives will oversee implementation of external communications strategies and support planning and execution to deliver against these top priorities. Delivers strategic communications counsel, assessment, integrated planning and execution in support of senior leaders and functional/cross-functional leadership teams. Shapes external perceptions of AstraZeneca and proactively communicates the company's position on key issues and policies that contribute to a positive company reputation. The person in this role will work within and champion a culture focused on Planning, Producing & Integrating with extreme clarity and flexibility.

I would like to have this position posted in your job of the week listing.

Thank you,

Eric Hines

2.) SVP, Media Relations, AARP, Washington, DC

Designs, analyzes, manages and reports on media trends and coverage for senior staff and media relations team. Works with a high-level of autonomy in determining relevant news coverage daily in print, broadcast and online news outlets.

Analyzes media trends and makes recommendations to the manager of media operations.

Manages vendor relationships for media reporting delivery services, as well as develops additional briefings for senior staff as necessary.

Works with media relations team in disseminating releases to the media and updates the AARP Press Center on AARP.org.

7. Communicates findings using a variety of methods, including reports, presentations, web-based summaries, databases, graphics and maps. Ensures that media analyses are presented to internal audiences in a manner that maximizes understanding, credibility and use;

8. Consistently coordinate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure the media tracking and analyses are informing and enhancing our communications needs;

Join a dynamic and creative team of communications professionals committed to achieving social change in global development. Work on issues as diverse as the quest for a malaria vaccine, saving the world’s crop diversity, livestock production in Africa, and illegal logging.

We are seeking an energetic, efficient, positive team player who can juggle multiple projects, go deep on substantive issues quickly, and develop and implement strong communications strategies for global nonprofits. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing communications campaigns, press events, media promotions, and digital media for global development clients around the world. Activities will include overall strategy development and management of communications activities for global clients.

Experience and Characteristics Required:

• Five to 11 years of related work experience in communications with nonprofit organizations or in communications in global development;

• Having a “nose for news”—being able to identify and develop news and feature stories out of client research and successes;

• Ability to work in a highly-collaborative team environment across multiple time zones;

• Ability to travel as required;

• Demonstrated ability to generate media coverage and existing relationships with journalists in the United States, Europe and in developing country regions;

• Creative and flexible: able to handle last-minute assignments, juggle multiple priorities, and be tolerant of ambiguity and differences in approaches;

• Able to work independently and in teams, able to inspire others to work toward achieving team goals;

• Able to think imaginatively about opportunities in communications;

• Strong research and electronic communications skills, including media research.

Some specific activities outlined below (not exhaustive):

• Review of research papers, web sites, collateral materials, media coverage, programmatic and communications goals in order to design effective communications strategies that achieve impact and results within a budget.

USO of Metropolitan Washington is known worldwide as the premier service organization providing morale, welfare, and recreation activities for the men and women of our armed forces and their families. Locally, the USO of Metropolitan Washington serves one of the highest concentrations of military in the world providing activities, services and programs offered through airport centers, fleet centers, family and community centers, mobile center, orientation and intercultural programs, and celebrity entertainment

Basic Functions:

Reports to: Marketing Manager. Assists in planning the onsite events and activities involving a custom mobile unit that are in conjunction with military commands in Northern Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia where the USO does not have a physical presence. Includes military homecomings, deployments, training exercises, air shows, marathons, etc. in accordance with the relevant policies and overall directives of USO-Metro.

Maintains a favorable brand/public image for USO-Metro by communicating and promoting the organization’s programs, services and activities within the military, business and civilian sectors.

• Manages all events to include setting up (i.e. event tables, marketing materials, aesthetics of mobile), food preparation, serving military personnel and their families during events and filling out all pre/post event paperwork to include event request form and report.

• Provides support in recruitment, retention and scheduling of volunteers, to ensure they are adequately informed of duties and responsibilities to deliver scheduled program activities.

• Prepares promotional pieces, signage and information packets for various events and activities.

• Assists Mobile USO Specialist with arrangements and requirements for mobile maintenance, upkeep and repairs with approval by Marketing Manager.

• Drives the vehicle and stages program supplies according to event needs.

• Works closely with Mobile USO Specialist to maximize program goals identifying new opportunities and activities to improve delivery of service.

• Works closely with other departments as outlined by Marketing Manager for cross-departmental events and activities (ex: Programs and Services, Hospital Services, etc).

• Prepares and submits program and personal expense reports for reimbursement.

• Serves as a member of the marketing department and may be called upon for special projects to organize and coordinate activities, appearances, etc not associated with the mobile unit. This includes administrative support and assisting with third party fundraisers and corporate partnerships.

• Knowledge of the military and understanding their needs a distinct advantage.

• Must have valid drivers license and clear driving record and comfortable driving 34’ custom vehicle.

• Must be able to work weekends, evenings and holidays as needed.

• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds and stand for 8-10 hours a day.

This high visibility position if offered a competitive compensation package including base salary and superb benefits. Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resumes in confidence to: Carole Chandler (cchandler@verizon.net).

USO of Metropolitan Washington is known worldwide as the premier service organization providing morale, welfare, and recreation activities for the men and women of our armed forces and their families. Locally, the USO of Metropolitan Washington serves one of the highest concentrations of military in the world providing activities, services and programs offered through airport centers, fleet centers, family and community centers, mobile center, orientation and intercultural programs, and celebrity entertainment

USO-Metro seeks Contributors to their PR/Communications/Marketing Team: USO-Metro Program Specialist (Fort Belvoir) or Mobile USO Coordinator (Ft Myer), both part of the team that plans, executes, evaluates, and delivers unique and tailored special events, programs and signature USO services designed to serve the unique needs of the local military and their families. USO-Metro’s signature programs and services include but are not limited to:

 Emergency Services

 United Through Reading

 Movies on the Lawn

 Mother’s and Father’s Day

 Military Spouse Event

 Events and Activities for Families of the Deployed

 Welcome Homes and Farewells

 Veterans Salute

 Month of the Military Child Celebration

 Holiday Events and Activities

 Custom USO Mobile Unit for off-site programs, activities and events

Maintains and fosters a positive working relationship with military leadership and partners such as Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), housing offices and privatized housing officials, community services and various other organizations. Serves as the official USO-Metro representative and liaison at briefings and other meetings reporting on ALL offerings of the organization in the region as directed.

Recruits or assists with recruitment of a robust volunteer work force to staff programs and services. Provides or coordinates regular training, orientation and recognition to volunteers.

Principal Accountabilities and Duties:

• Plans, executes, and coordinates USO-Metro programs and services to include implementation schedule, marketing, vendors, budget adherence, logistics coordination, set-up, tear-down and event recap requirements. Provides advanced notice to military leadership and partners in coordination of efforts on military installations and invites their participation in all USO activities.

• Prepares an annual calendar of activities and events and ensures that the dates are on the organization master calendar with pertinent details.

• Promotes USO services in the military community and responds to requests for assistance. Uses discretion in sensitive situations.

• Maintains regular contact with other departments in the execution of special projects involving the USO and its resources and partners. Provides support when needed and/or required in particular with the Mobile USO program.

• Prepares and delivers regular briefings as directed to commands and speaks publically on installations about ALL USO-Metro programs and services. Serves as staff representative with partner agency meetings.

• Contributes or assists with the production of periodic publications (i.e. monthly newsletter, flyers, posters, etc.) that keep military leaders/partners and USO customers informed of USO operations. Makes regular updates to the organizational website regarding USO programs and services on the installation.

• Keeps the communication department abreast of all activities taking place and assists with the collection of testimonial feedback, photos, media clips and other items that tell the story of program activities.

• Assists Programs and Services Manager with the collection and maintenance of current base statistics/information on installations where the USO does not have a presence. Also contributes to database of contact information for base leadership, target community groups, command leadership, etc. Assists with the distribution of information as well as linking of USO colleagues with appropriate POCs when appropriate.

• Maintains clean, safe and organized work and equipment/supply storage space as well as inventory of program supplies.

• Maintains standard operating procedures for programs and events that aid in continuity of efforts.

• Attends organizational meetings and assists with programs outside the department when necessary.

• For role as Mobile Unit Coordinator: must have valid drivers license and clear driving record, and comfort driving a 34’ custom vehicle.

Areas of Competency:

• Polished communication skills with ability to interact well with the public, military and staff.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

• Experience soliciting in-kind contributions in support of program activities.

• Highly organized, accountable, flexible and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks and remain calm in hectic situations. Must be able to use discretion and tact when dealing with sensitive issues.

• Must be flexible and able to work nights and weekends in support of program operations.

This high visibility position if offered a competitive compensation package including base salary and superb benefits. Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resumes in confidence to: Carole Chandler (cchandler@verizon.net).

MLB Advanced Media, L.P. (MLBAM) is the interactive media and Internet Company of Major League Baseball. MLBAM manages the official league site, www.MLB.com, each of the 30 individual Club sites, and delivers live online streaming audio and video of every game as well as the most complete real-time baseball information and interactivity on the Internet and wireless devices.

Job Overview

As a Marketing Producer, you will work with assigned Major League Baseball Club personnel and internal Marketing and Technical departments to optimize the overall performance of the Club official websites. High-profile, fast-paced and challenging opportunity will allow you to make a significant contribution to the success of the MLB.com portal of Club websites.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Optimizes overall performance of Club sites as it relates to increasing traffic, registered users and revenue generation

• Coordinates design, editorial, and technical teams during new feature/functionality development projects; develops and manages schedule and project budget

• Serves as point person for tech/design troubleshooting in support of daily site QA for assigned Clubs Produces, proofs, tests and sends HTML and Text online newsletters and other email communication for assigned Clubs through email delivery software

• Creates directories and work areas within MLBAM CMS for new projects as necessary

• Fulfills other production responsibilities as assigned by Club Project Manager or other appropriate managers

• Provides sound feedback and suggestions for enhancing the user experience for the portal overall Provides additional production backup and QA support for network of other Marketing Producers

• Tracks data, analyzes results and implements changes based on collected site data

Use of Time:

• Production of updates and new pages, graphics, functionality and features for assigned Club sites (60%)

• Interface with Club personnel, and MLBAM design and tech engineers as necessary, on page updates and development of new functionality (30%)

• The candidate will also have experience in developing executive speaking platforms including speech writing and presentation development for internal audiences

• Experience and knowledge in creating and maintaining an internal executive blog, podcast or other electronic forum a plus

• The role requires an ability to effectively manage and engage with executive internal clients, along with the organizational skills, creativity and tenacity needed to maintain aggressive and relevant internal and executive communications programs

• Ensure communications plan and timeline are integrated with other company, business strategy and business unit initiatives

• Develop content for communications vehicles by researching and being fully versed on Huntington’s business strategy and objectives

• Provide feedback on the needs and issues of the field/sales audience to influence corporate deliverables.

• Act on behalf of Corporate Communications at sales/leadership meetings and surface underlying concerns, trends and potential issues with team.

• Oversight of annual corporate communications calendar

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in English, communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field is required, along with 7-10 years of professional communications experience (at least half of which involved significant internal communications for a medium to large organization.) Financial Services experience is a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to set and manage priorities, resources, goals, and project initiatives

• Candidate must be mature, professional organized, enthusiastic, creative, results oriented, innovative , have leadership presence and able to deal with ambiguity and tight deadlines while working effectively in a team environment

Paladin is in search of a full-time freelance Web Content Manager/Writer to work on a year+ long contract with a Fortune 200 corporation in Northbrook. This position could turn permanent if it’s the right fit.

The right candidate will have 4-10 years of web content management experience in either an agency, corporate or association environment. Must have expert level skills in working with a content management system (no HTML experience required). Strong interpersonal skills are a must have as this consultant will work closely with colleagues from across the organization to solicit and identify appropriate web content.

The Web Content Manager will be responsible for managing one of this corporation’s major web portals which serves a national employee base of more than 3,000. This manager will identify areas that require updating, solicit content from subject matter experts from across the country, write/update online content and publish using a CMS.

Requirements:

– Must have expert level skills working in a Content Management System (e.g., TeamSite)

This position is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and production and quality control of ache.org content. This position is also responsible for maintaining the broadcast email calendar and distributing electronic communications as requested by various divisions. Web content maintenance, production and development activities include: updating web content, assisting with development, design and production of ache.org projects as assigned; working with staff to design and test new Web applications as needed; coordinating with graphics design team to adapt ACHE marketing materials to the Web. Other activities include: distributing monthly ache.org usage reports, assisting with analysis of Web and e-mail reports and monitoring and analyzing usage patterns to recommend enhancements. General email activities include: producing and distributing e-mail marketing messages and newsletters from various divisions to ACHE members; monitoring the e-mail and distribution schedule and tracking delivery of outgoing messages; managing broadcast email calendar, monitoring email delivery protocols and generating appropriate reports; provides editorial support for electronic communications.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required preferably in Journalism, English or Communications. Must have knowledge of HTML, Cascading Style Sheets, Dreamweaver and Microsoft Office. Familiarity with Web design standards, analytic tools, graphics and Photoshop. Minimum one year writing and editorial experience. Minimum of one year experience in Web site support and development. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong customer service and team orientation. The successful candidate must be organized; detail oriented and have the ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously.

To apply, please fax or send a resume indicating position of interest to:

Our ideal candidate for this full-time account professional position is creative, energetic, deeply knowledgeable about the latest web technologies and trends, and has a passion for demonstrating skill and precision in his/her work. This is a challenging job that offers the right person an opportunity to make meaningful contributions to broad communication programs and enhance the digital media capabilities of the firm.

This account professional works as part of client service teams to develop creative communications programs and create online and print materials that accurately reflect client messaging and adhere to branding standards and guidelines. This candidate should demonstrate the ability to engage in day-to-day maintenance and enhancements of client websites, web applications, feeds, and assist in print creative development as needed. The candidate for this position is expected to be able to drive the development of a new website, banner ad, and other online products, or enhancements to the existing assets.

Job Requirements

• Must be able to independently take projects from concept to finish

• Work well under pressure and able to meet aggressive deadlines; Able to switch rapidly between different projects in a fast-paced environment

• Strong Communication and Organizational Skills.

• Fluent in InDesign, PhotoShop and Illustrator, Dreamweaver

• Solid understanding of web site and interface design

• Working experience in Flash v6-9 and AS v1-3

• Fluent in HTML, CSS

• Usage of online communication tools such as Twitter, facebook, LinkedIn, as part of communication campaigns.

• Working experience with video editing and post-production a plus

• 2+ years of related experience

• Bachelor's degree

• Experience working in an interactive or advertising agency environment a plus

Applicants can submit resume and salary requirements to careers@stantoncomm.com

At Duff & Phelps, we work with excellence in many areas of financial advisory and investment banking services, from M&A to valuation. The best part? The way we bring our unique insight to all of them. Our professionals bring practical experience, responsiveness and a collaborative approach to satisfy our clients' needs with the rigor and independence that the market demands.

We are currently seeking a Vice President of Marketing for our Investment Banking segment to join the marketing team based in our New York office. The prospective candidate should have a minimum 10 years of experience working in a marketing capacity in financial or professional services. Preference given to candidates with prior investment banking marketing experience.

As the Vice President of Marketing your responsibilities will include:

• Work closely with segment, business unit and service line leaders to develop and execute a cohesive marketing plan that supports strategic initiatives and integrates closely with overall firm marketing initiatives

• Serve in both a strategic capacity, bringing new ideas and direction to the marketing function, while operating tactically to deliver on projects

• Oversee the execution of marketing initiatives from planning to final delivery; including events, mailings, newsletters, collateral development, web site, public relations and advertising

• Identify and secure speaking opportunities and events for sponsorship

• Develop PR opportunities, press releases, and support development and publishing of articles, white papers and surveys

• Manage the investment banking marketing budget

• Coordinate efforts as part of a global marketing team, with frontline responsibilities to business unit, but close integration with global marketing team

PRIMARY AREAS OF WORK: Provides a broad range of communications support, including writing and editing; overseeing development of publications as assigned; and the management of NACHC’s website, and social networking activities (i.e. blogs and social media feeds, including Facebook and Twitter).

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Together with Communications Director, handles incoming media and public relations inquiries.

In a team setting with the Communications Director and Information Technology staff, manages and contributes to the ongoing improvement of the NACHC website.

Manages NACHC’s Facebook, Twitter and YouTube presences and NACHC’s blogs; prepares written material and multimedia – including video – for these channels.

Fast-paced agency. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), flex time. Immediate hire because of new business wins.

Qualifications:

4-5 years of demonstrated success in consumer PR/integrated marcom. Prior agency and supervisory experience preferred. Will consider non-agency candidates. Work on behalf of housewares and travel clients. Must have successful media placements in wide variety of media and high-level media contacts to secure placements. Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to construct press releases that generate interest and promote clients’ products, are necessary.

Responsibilities:

Lead travel and housewares client accounts. Manage client relationships and budgets. Think strategically and provide clients with well-thought out plans, backed by research and experience. Perform competitive/SWOT analyses. Supervise and mentor junior staff. Roll up sleeves and do hands-on work, including pitching.

Please forward your resume as a .doc, along with writing samples, and detailed cover letter including salary. Send materials to Lynn Hazan, Lynn Hazan & Associates, PR640@lhazan.com. We appreciate a follow up call at 312.863.5401.

As a Senior Internal Communications Specialist on the Internal Communications team, you will apply your communications expertise and strong project management skills to help shape our future internal communications strategy and infrastructure.

Your specific responsibilities will include advising client organizations on effective business communications plans and processes; driving global communications measurement activities; and designing and building a strong formal network that will partner with Internal Communications to develop our global communications strategy.

Skills Candidates for this position should have a track record of strong performance in advising managers/leaders on complex communications issues, designing and implementing innovative and effective internal communications strategies, and successfully managing large-scale projects. Keys to success in this position include:

•the ability to build and nurture positive working relationships with employees and managers at all levels and across functions and geographies

•demonstrated influencing capabilities

•strong analytical skills and solid business acumen

•superior communications skills

•familiarity with online video, new media, and emerging communications technologies

Education 6-8 years hands-on communications experience.

BA/BS required. Advanced degree and/or accreditation desired.

Application Instructions: To apply for this role please visit: www.bose.com/careers and reference requisition # 13676BR

Seeking a Senior Manager to serve as the focal point for proactive digital public relations and issues management for the Corporate Communications team. This person will help Corporate Communications deliver bold moves within its digital media agenda and provide a real-time perspective of trends, opportunities, and potential gaps ripe for engagement to promote or protect the company's reputation. Seeking to turbo charge use of social media, communities, viral campaigns and new technologies to drive positive consideration and overall perception of Capital One. This position reports to the Sr. Director of Consumer PR.

The Senior Manager for Digital Media role is within the Corporate Communications framework of the company, supporting several key lines of business. The Senior Manager will own the advancement, differentiation, positioning of designated Capital One Lines of Business through the use of proactive and reactive engagement within the broad spectrum of digital social media.

The role is responsible for providing ongoing social media counsel and developing and leading innovative social media strategies that create and drive Capital One’s awareness and business initiatives, to include product and service offerings and other brand building efforts. Stimulating and managing online conversations and cultivating deep, meaningful relationships with social media influentials is a key focus area.

The Senior Manager will have exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills, expertise in team building, possess strong executive presence, will use data to develop and lead programs and activities, and will have strong work experience to drive PR strategy through social media channels and support recommendations. This person should have experience engaging with and managing the social media communities and a high degree of comfort interfacing with a variety of internal and external individuals and entities. [Individual should have experience managing agencies and budgets.]

• Experience working in a senior communications/social media role, with a proven track record for developing and implementing successful communications strategies focused on digital media and providing communications and digital media counsel to business leaders

• [Five] years of public affairs or media relations experience

• Experience in identifying and briefing senior management on matters within digital media channels relating to trends, challenges, public information, relationships with the social media influentials, and potential impact of policy and product decisions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Communications, Journalism, English or Marketing/Public Relations

• Five+ years of media relations experience for a leading brand within financial services or packaged/consumer goods industry

• A strong business background, as well as excellent managerial skills

The Center for Community Change is a national social justice non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1968 to honor the life and values of Robert F. Kennedy, we are one of the longest standing champions for low-income families and communities of color. Throughout our history, the Center has strengthened the leadership, voice and power of low-income communities nationwide to confront the vital issues of today and build the social movements of tomorrow.

Our work has contributed to the creation of the food stamps program, the enactment of the Community Reinvestment Act, the growth of community development corporations, and the creation and preservation of affordable housing. Today we are leading efforts to advance fair and humane immigration reform, increase voter participation in communities of color and develop the next generation of social justice organizers. For further information please visit our website at: www.communitychange.org.

Position Description:

The communications intern will assist the Communications Department in providing the news media with up-to-date information on the issues we care about including immigration, jobs and worker rights, and connecting the media to stories of people faced with these social problems. The intern’s responsibilities will include keeping our press lists up to date; tracking media coverage of CCC, CCC’s programs and CCC’s partners; posting material to our Web site; drafting op-eds, letters to the editor, press advisories and press releases; and conducting research as needed.

Qualifications: Qualified candidates should be self-motivated and responsible, enjoy writing, have strong communication skills and be passionate about community organizing and social justice. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

Splashlife, a free membership network that provides 18-29 year olds the tools they need to achieve their dreams and build a better world, is searching for a Marketing Manager to build and manage a national effort to enroll Members in Splashlife. The Marketing Manager’s primary job responsibility is to work directly with the Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Management Team to manage all aspects of marketing, public relations, social media marketing, and grassroots campaign management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

● Under direction deal with celebrity spokespersons and their teams for coordination of joint activities.

● Manage all communication activities including the development of the Company press-kit, talking points, corporate blog, member newsletter, and other corporate communications.

● Under specific direction, serve as company spokesperson on occasion.

● Draft and edit press releases and by-line articles to high standards consistent with company messaging and editorial guidelines.

● Develop and maintain good working relationships with the media – including local and national newspapers, trade magazines, online, blogs, radio, television, and company’s internal and external spokespersons.

● Respond to enquiries from reporters.

● Review editorial schedules and manage process to ensure Company appears in all relevant media outlets.

Qualifications, Education and Experience Requirements include the following:

● BA or better in relevant discipline. Communications preferred.

● Five years of active training and professional experience managing political, cause-related, or policy oriented campaigns; or five years active training and professional practice in managing corporate and consumer public relations.

● Network of relationships with journalists and bloggers who can reliably produce quality content relevant to our positioning, needs and mission.

● Experience in using social media tools as a component of a campaign.

● Ability to manage and work well with a diverse, experienced team in an exciting but start-up ecosystem.

● Sense of humor.

● Demonstrated success in securing media coverage in a variety of outlet types.

● Demonstrated track record of developing successful working relationships with reporters and bloggers (references required).

● Excellent written and oral communication skills (samples required).

● Ability to manage multiple projects and demands at a time.

● Strong interpersonal skills, ability to develop relationships and communicate with all levels of management.

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Content Editor, Splashlife, Inc., Los Angeles (Westside, Westwood)

Splashlife is looking for an editor with a strong writing background, an understanding of the 18 – 34 demographic, and experience covering education, politics, and environmental issues. This is a full-time position based in Los Angeles.

Responsibilities:

• Take editorial ownerships of Citizen, Planet, and Education verticals of Splashlife.com.

My name is Myra Bashir and I am the Recruiter here at Reveal/WeightNot. I have listed the information that you have requested for the job posting below.

Thank you,

Myra Bashir

Talent Sourcing Manager

Reveal℠

55.) Online Marketing Manager, WeightNot, LLC, Vienna, VA

This position is responsible for all electronic and Web based marketing activities, as well as marketing reporting and analyses for all marketing channels. Key performance measures for the role may include:

This position is responsible for all electronic and Web based marketing activities, as well as marketing reporting and analyses for all marketing channels. Key performance measures for the role may include:

Mission Essential Personnel, LLC would like to submit a request to have a job posted in your newsletter. The attached is the full job description. Please let me know if you need anything else or have any questions.

The role of the In-Theater Program Manager is to manage a 25-person team, spread-out through several directorates in a high-stress environment. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members in order to deliver required projects according to the contract. The Program Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. This position will be located in Kabul, Afganistan.

Must have SECRET clearance; 15 years direct work experience in a project management or senior corporate leadership including development and execution; Master’s Degree in journalism, broadcasting, Public Affairs, or communications; working knowledge of DVIDS, V-Brick and UIS systems; familiarity with Afghan and international media.

Applicants must be U.S citizens and part- or full-time rising juniors/senior undergraduate or graduate students. Seniors graduating in May 2011 must be continuing in a part- or full-time graduate program in the Washington, D.C., area.

Applicant should forward their resumes to sandra.graham@navy.mil. Please submit a cover letter including the days and hours that you would be available based on a five-day work week with office hours between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Also include availability during the summer and fall/spring semesters. Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 8.

Hey Ned, after reading JOTW for the last year, I finally have something to add of substance. I'm hiring and would love to post in your next newsletter. See below.

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63.) PR Account Executive, Brown Lloyd James, Washington, D.C.

Brown Lloyd James, an energetic and fast growing public relations and public affairs firm specializing in domestic and international strategic communications, seeks an Account Executive for its Washington, D.C. office. 1-3 years experience required. Must be able to work independently, and have knowledge of international affairs, current events, media and the news industry. Foreign language skills are a plus. Must be able to start late May.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Work in close collaboration with Washington, D.C. and New York – based management and account directors on day-to-day media outreach and strategy

• Conduct face-to-face meetings with current and prospective clients

• Draft, distribute and pitch to domestic and international media including: print, broadcast and blogs

• Assist with logistics and content for large-scale events and high profile visits

The primary responsibility of the National Public Relations Director is to establish the PR campaign strategy for each circus. Then, he/she must develop the tactical PR campaign executions and Event Marketing & Sales (EMS) tools. Tactical PR campaign executions and EMS tools include:

• Creating key messages for each edition of The Greatest Show On Earth

NXP Semiconductors provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions that leverage its leading RF, Analog, Power Management, Interface, Security, Digital Processing and Manufacturing expertise. These innovations are used in a wide range of automotive, industrial, consumer, lighting, medical, computing and identification applications. Headquartered in Europe, the company has about 28,000 employees working in more than 25 countries and posted sales of USD 3.8 billion in 2009.

NXP has one of the strongest portfolios of high performance mixed signal solutions in the industry, ranging from high performing ICs in RF, Data Converter, Power & Lighting Solutions, Logic and Interface to ARM-based 32-bit Microcontrollers. Combined with best-in-class design-in support, NXP enables innovative solutions, fully answering customers’ needs. The next generation of applications in the area of Communications, Computing, Consumer and Industrial will strongly benefit from the enhanced processing capabilities and technology NXP has to offer. NXP’s technology expertise enables delivery of innovative, easy to implement solutions that meet even the most demanding customers’ requirements.

Dept # 4220

Your Responsibilities:

Within Product Line RF Power & Base Stations, the International Product Marketer (IPM) has a shared responsibility for the creation and execution of the marketing and product strategy within a defined market segment. The IPM develops and executes marketing plans to ensure the growth of the PL’s sales and market share. In particular:

• Sales and market share in the Aerospace, Defense, Broadcast and ISM markets.

• Drive design-in activities at key customers, in close co-operation with the sales organization

• Develop and manage customer relations with selected customers

• Understanding customer needs, anticipating market trends and translate these into product definitions (for roadmap), in co-operation with colleague IPM’s and the Development Manager

• Prepare and defend business cases for such new products and participate in project teams

We’re looking for a smart, talented and experienced marketing professional to join the CMG Global MarCom Team at Microsoft, specifically working on global campaigns for Windows Consumer.

In this role, you will be part of a cross-functional team of campaign discipline experts including media planning, measurement & learning, and digital marketing that shape audience perceptions of Windows Consumer. You will also work closely with other disciplines such as product marketing, brand, PR, and events, as well as Microsoft’s advertising agency and internal product marketing teams, You will also be working with the MarCom teams in our major markets such as US, Canada, UK, Germany, France and Australia to ensure local market implementation of global advertising campaigns.

The ideal candidate will be skilled at facilitating the development and championing of great advertising and integrated marketing efforts. You will need to have had extensive experience in creative advertising process (developing Marcom briefs, creative feedback process, casting, production, and localization) for television and print advertising, with experience on either the client or agency side.

At Microsoft, we believe that diversity enriches our performance and products, the communities where we live and work, and the lives of our employees. As our workforce evolves to reflect the growing diversity of our communities and the global marketplace, our efforts to understand, value, and incorporate differences.

About 6-7 robbers in a wooden boat approached a chemical tanker at anchor. Duty deck crew noticed one robber onboard and immediately informed D/O. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The robber jumped overboard and escaped with the other robbers. Master made several attempts to contact the port control but received no response. Nothing stolen.

Three robbers boarded a tanker at anchor and entered the engine room by breaking the padlock to the steering gear room entrance. One of the robbers threatened the 3rd/Eng with a knife and pushed him to the corner of the store room. The oiler on duty saw the robbers and ran towards the control room and raised the alarm. The robbers escaped the same way they came. Crew safe. Port authorities informed.

Ten armed robbers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. The vessel sent a SSAS alert. The piracy reporting centre contacted the authorities and requested assistance for the crew and vessel. Further information indicated that the robbers left the vessel on 14 April 2011after stealing crew and ship property. All crew safe.

12.04.2011: 0730 LT: Posn: 14:22N – 042:36E: Southern Red Sea.

About five pirates in a skiff approached a bulk carrier underway. All crew went into citadel while bridge team increased speed, enforced anti piracy measures and contacted authorities. Later the skiff aborted the attempt and moved away.

12.04.2011: 1218 UTC: Posn: 13:40N – 049:56E, Gulf of Aden.

Six pirates armed with RPG and guns in a skiff chased and fired upon a product tanker underway with intent to hijack. Master raised alarm. Armed security team onboard the vessel exchanged fire with the skiff resulting in the skiff moving away.

Suspicious sighting: this incidnet will not appear in the IMB statistics.

Duty crew onboard a chemical tanker underway noticed a suspicious speed boat doing 6/7 knots at a distance of 6 nm. Master raised alarm, sounded horn, increased speed; crew mustered and switched on all deck lights. The suspicious boat came close to a distance of 2.4 nm from the tanker and then moved away.

11.04.2011: 1005 UTC: Posn: 12:31N – 043:38E, Gulf of Aden.

A passenger ship underway noticed a group of about 20 skiffs near the port bow at a distance of 3nm. Five skiffs were seen to break out from this group and head towards the vessel. At a distance of around 600-700 meters the armed security team noticed around five to seven pirates armed with RPG and guns were seen in each skiff and instructed all crew members to stay inside the ship. As the skiffs approached closer the security team fired warning shots and the skiffs moved away. At the same time three more skiffs approached the vessel from the stbd side at a distance of 800 meters. The security team noticed arms onboard these skiffs and fired warning shots when the skiffs closed to a distance of 600 – 300 meters. The pirates aborted the attempted attack and moved away. Master informed a warship in the vicinity and all ships in the area via VHF channel16.

10.04.2010: 1115 UTC: Posn: 12:02N – 045:08E: Gulf of Aden.

While underway a chemical tanker noticed one white and one blue skiff heading towards the vessel. Four persons were seen in the white skiff and five persons in the blue skiff. Crew alerted and armed security guards made themselves on the bridge wings. The skiffs approached to around 500 meters and the security team fired warning shots resulting in the skiffs moving away. The skiffs continued to follow the vessel for around 15minutes before finally moving away.

About ten pirates armed with weapons boarded a general cargo ship underway. The ten crew members went into the citadel and requested for assistance. Pirates managed to get access into the citadel and took hostage the crew members and took command of the vessel.

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